Mobile Extra: Treasure Coast Fishing Report for Dec. 11, 2012

Justin Colton of Vero Beach reported great fishing for Spanish mackerel Sunday within a short distance off the beach. Justin and sons Zac and Derek caught more than 40 Spanish mackerel from the family's Hobie kayak casting spoons into feeding schools in only about 10 to 20 feet of water. They released most, only keeping enough for dinner, and a large lane snapper they caught, too.

ST. LUCIE COUNTY

Jayson Arman of That's R Man land-based fishing charters out of Billy Bones Bait and Tackle said there is good water clarity in the Indian River Lagoon north of the power lines on the west side. The redfish and trout are hitting D.O.A. Cal jigs and Bass Assassins in dark and bright colors. Arman said gift givers can get a buy-one-get-one-free charter for a limited time.

MARTIN COUNTY

Capt. James Ewing of the charter boat Bone Shaker out of Sailfish/Finest Kind Marina in Stuart reported decent sailfish action in waters a little deeper than traditionally believed to be best for sailfish. Trolling ballyhoo Sunday in 280 feet, Ewing's anglers tallied seven sailfish releases. Other boats fishing the deep wrecks reported catches of sharks, bonito and wahoo.

LAKE OKEECHOBEE

Anglers seeking speckled perch will find fair fishing for the popular catch. The temperatures have not been cool enough to really fire up the specks, but they have been gathering in the grass along the outside apron of King's Bar, taking live minnows and brightly-colored jigs. Fish the holes in the hydrilla or Kissimmee grass to find them. Limits are scarce, but should get easier.